The first 24km took a new trail that felt like the riders were on the edge of the world in what is now known as the Great Traverse. South Africans are blessed to live in a country that boasts such breathtaking scenery. Riders experienced plenty of zig-zagging on this route, but were beaming from ear to ear after the 12km big drop into KwaZulu-Natal off the escarpment to the finish line.